ENGLAND fans may be tempted to look around in wonder tomorrow – as they walk into arguably the best stadium in the world.
Thomas Tuchel’s men take on DR Congo in the magnificent Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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England take on DR Congo at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday Credit: Getty
It is widely considered one of the best stadiums in the world Credit: Getty
The centre-piece of the £1.2bn masterpiece, is the “Halo” video board that runs round the pitch under the roof.
Measuring 1,100 feet long in total, and 18 feet tall, it covers an astonishing 62,350 square feet and is eye-poppingly impressive.
But the whole feel of the stadium, opened, after a number of delays, in 2017, is something special.
Luckily for England, the eight-panelled retractable roof will remain closed, especially as the temperatures in the Georgia city will be approaching 34 degrees Celsius by the second half.
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The roof is made of a clear, lightweight polymer, which can be adjusted to control the light coming through from outside – useful when the match is starting at noon local time.
Inside, it will be a consistent and perfect 24C, thanks to the cooling technology in place.
Easily accessible by the city’s MARTA public transport network, with subway stations stop on either side of the stadium, fans will be delighted by the food and drink concessions as well.
Stadium bosses – it is co-owned by the Atlanta Falcons NFL side and Atlanta United of the MLS – opted not to hike prices for the World Cup.
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That means beer from $9-$11 per pint (£6.80 to £8.30) with cheap burgers and other prime football food options available from 670 point of sale sites once they have got through the doors.
High-tech video suites across the complex add to the futuristic feel.
And while England supporters might not be that interested in the 180 pieces of contemporary art that litter the stadium site – including the 41 feet high Falcon outside – they will be blown away with what they see.
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